Allen ISD is excited to move into year 5 of the Empower 1:1 Student Mobile Device program.  This program is a product of the Allen ISD 2020 & 2024 bond projects, designed to enhance student learning and foster future-ready skills by providing digital technology to every student.   By providing devices to students, the program supports effective integration of digital learning platforms in the classroom while empowering the students to collaborate, communicate, create and enhance their technology skills to support their academic and future professional growth.  

Chromebook Quick Start Guide:

Power Up & Log In

The power switch is a soft button on the right side of the Chromebook.   Log in with your Allen ISD username and password.

Launching Applications & Application Shelf

The small white circle in the lower left corner is the Apps Launcher where you will find pre-loaded and  user installed applications.  

The shelf is the bottom row of your Chromebook and is similar to a task bar.   Users can determine which applications they use most and would prefer to pin to the shelf.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Your Chromebook keyboard may be different than what you are used to.  Looking for your caps lock key or functions keys?  Check out these Chromebook Keyboard Shortcuts

Basic Troubleshooting

Updating your Chromebook OS

• Click on the time on the bottom right of your screen.

• Select the Settings gear. 

• At the top left of the window, click the 3 lines and select About Chrome OS.

• Click CHECK FOR UPDATES

Clearing the cache

• Click on the three vertical dots on the top right of your browser to open the Chrome menu 

• Click on More tools

• Clear Browsing Data

• Check the boxes next to "Cookies and other site data" and "Cached images and files"

• Click on Clear browsing data. The Chromebook cache and cookies are now deleted.

At School

The Chromebook is intended for daily use at school. Students are responsible for bringing their fully charged devices to all classes, unless specifically instructed otherwise by their teacher. While in class, students are expected to comply with all school rules, policies, and teacher directives. Students should only use their Chromebook in class when their teacher permits it.

Sound must be muted at all times during class unless permission is obtained from the teacher for instructional purposes. It is recommended that a student bring a headset or earbuds for any audio needs.

If a student leaves the Chromebook at home, they are still accountable and responsible for all coursework completed within the required timeframe, as if the Chromebook were present. Other district computers may or may not be available for student use. If a student repeatedly leaves the Chromebook at home, they may be subject to disciplinary consequences or lose the privilege of taking the Chromebook home.

Loaner devices may be issued to students when their devices are being repaired. A limited number of loaner devices are available, so a loaner cannot be guaranteed.

At Home

Students are encouraged to use their Chromebooks at home and other locations outside of school. A home Wi-Fi Internet connection will be required for the majority of Chromebook use. However, some applications can be used while not connected to the internet.

Printing

Functionality for printing will be available on a limited basis at school. Details for printing at school will be provided to the student. The Chromebook does not support a physical network connection. Instead users may print to their home printers using the Google Cloud Print service. A wireless home network is required for this.

Photos / Backgrounds / Screensavers

Inappropriate media should not be on the device and may not be used as a screensaver or background photo. Any violation of this is subject to disciplinary action.

Copyright

Illegal downloading and distribution of copyrighted works are serious offenses that carry with them the risk of substantial monetary damages and, in some cases, criminal prosecution. Copyright infringement also violates the District’s Internet Service Provider's terms of service and could lead to limitation or suspension of the District’s Internet service.